You’d be hard pressed to find a another group of people who find a reason to NOT do something for themselves. I think as moms, we have to lock on that. It’s beyond easy to find a reason to feel guilty about things that we used to not give a second thought. If I’m being […] Read more…
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Who Do You Love?
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. It’s one of those days that gets people all riled up. There’s the group who talk about it being a over hyped made up holiday. Then there’s those who are absolutely loving the day and the chance to spoil people they love. I fall in the middle. I didn’t […] Read more…
Music, Boy Crush + the New Year
When I was younger, like many girls, I had a huge crush on New Edition. I had my favorite, the lead singer, Ralph Tresvant. I was crazy about their music, their videos and just them overall. Aside from plastering their picture all over my walls, my cousins and I made up routines to all of […] Read more…
What do you want? Really.
As women, we tend to change – a lot. Whether it be our hair, fashion sense or what we want for ourselves. It’s always evolving. As a single woman, I had this idea of me working in television or public relations. I imagined I’d drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee. It would be silver with gold […] Read more…
Morning Rituals, Self Care + To Do Lists
Every where I turn someone is talking about the morning routine. Morning rituals and such are a big deal. I have been giving a lot of thought to my own. I am a bit tired of the whole roll out of bed into the shower jump right into the crazy of the day routine. I’d […] Read more…
Who Else Could Use Self Care?
It happens. If you’re not careful, life will catch you slipping. Before you know it, you’ll be “that” mom. The mom you said you’d never be. For me, I didn’t want to fall into a rut. It’s been my thing since I became a mom. I made it a point to keep my identity. While […] Read more…
Putting Self Care On The List
It was easy – before I became a mom. I was all about taking care of myself. I had hair appointments on the calendar every two weeks without fail. I had eyebrow appointments once a month. If I felt like a pedicure, I’d stop and get one. I was up every morning at 6 to […] Read more…
What I’m Feeling Friday – Sleep
These days, there is nothing I’m feeling more than sleep. I don’t get enough of it. There is always too much going on in this brain of mine. So you know I am so happy that it’s about to be time to Fall back! Yes!!! You know that hour we complained about losing in the […] Read more…
Memories – We Made ‘Em
When people say that moms need a break, believe it! When people tell you that you should get away, do it! I’m back from a much needed retreat! I think that’s what I want to call it anyway, a retreat. Two of my girlfriends and I decided to treat ourselves to an overnight trip. We […] Read more…
What I’m Feeling Friday… Road Trip!
Let me start by saying this. I have never been away from my babies. Wait, let me correct that. I went to BlogHer a few years ago when my son was smaller. Other than that, I have been with them. When we travel, the kids are with us. My son is almost 5. It wasn’t […] Read more…